Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Tala opens debut store on London’s Carnaby Street
British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar store on London's Carnaby Street on May 24, to act as an extension of the brand’s online and social media presence. “This store is the greatest reflection of the brand that we’ve created to date, aesthetically and in a visual...
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The Fold unveils collection with Liberty fabric for 150th anniversary
British womenswear brand The Fold has unveiled a new exclusive collection made with liberty fabric to celebrate the London retailer’s 150th anniversary. The five-piece limited edition collection features re-coloured prints from the Liberty scarf archive dating back to the 1970s. The intricate designs have been printed on silk from Italy across...
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British biotech firm Sparxell secures 1.9-million-euro grant
Cambridge-based Sparxell, a plant-based colourant technology start-up, has secured 1.9 million euros in funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC). The fresh injection of capital will help the LVMH-backed University of Cambridge spin-out scale its world-first, natural colourants, as it looks to transform the 48 billion US dollar...
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David’s Bridal opens new “elevated” retail concept
American retailer David’s Bridal, home to bridal, wedding and special occasions, has opened a new bridal boutique retail concept, called ‘Diamond & Pearls,’ designed to offer an “elevated, curated and personalised experience”. The new ‘Diamond & Pearls’ format is being called David’s Bridal's “store of the future,” as it aims to reimagine the...
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Wolverine Worldwide unveils renovations to global headquarters in Michigan
American footwear and apparel company Wolverine Worldwide, which includes brands Merrell, Saucony and Sweaty Betty, has unveiled a major renovation to its global headquarters in Rockford, Michigan. The upgrade to its headquarters is part of the company’s continued efforts to “modernise facilities, centralise core business operations, and attract...
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Kering Eyewear to develop smart glasses with Google
Kering Eyewear, part of luxury fashion group Kering, has inked a new partnership with Google to develop AI-powered “smart glasses” with Android XR. The collaboration is being described as a “new chapter in design for smart glasses” as it will combine Kering Eyewear’s high-end eyewear expertise, known for its collections with Gucci and Saint...
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Palm Angels to launch fragrance line with Revlon
Luxury streetwear brand Palm Angels, which was acquired by brand management company Bluestar Alliance in February 2025, will launch its debut fragrance in 2027, after signing a licensing deal with beauty conglomerate Revlon. In a statement, Palm Angels said it has signed a long-term fragrance licensing agreement with Revlon to develop a...
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Tory Burch unveils collaboration with BonBon
American fashion brand Tory Burch has launched a capsule collection with BonBon, the Swedish candy company based in New York. The limited-edition collection reinterprets Tory Burch's classical styles in the textures, colours, and flavours of BonBon, including its ‘Miller’ sandal and mini ‘Fleming’ hobo bag, which have been dipped in a “sugar”...
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Jimmy Choo delves into the archives ahead of 30th anniversary
British luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo has unveiled a curated edit of archival styles from the first five years of the label, which it states represent the “blueprint” and DNA of the brand, ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026. The archival edit has been curated by the brand’s creative director Sandra Choi, alongside BFC New Generation...
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Rowing Blazers announces partnership with Mattel
New York-based clothing brand Rowing Blazers has signed a new partnership with toy manufacturer Mattel to introduce a series of nostalgic collaborations featuring some of its much-loved characters. The partnership kicks off on May 20 with a capsule collection featuring Thomas from the Thomas & Friends franchise, combining Rowing Blazers' playful...
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